Eligibility

Local study conflicts

• None

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Confirmed diagnosis of cirrhosis defined by the presence of characteristic clinical, radiological, or histological criteria
• Non-elective admission to hospital/critical care unit with acute decompensation (for example variceal bleeding, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy)
  ****patient meets Child Pugh Score B or C criteria: Link to MDCalc Child Pugh Score calculator

Exclusion Criteria:

• < 18 years old,Unable to read/understand English
• Elective admission eg for post-operative care/transplant workup
• Post liver transplantation

If the patient is eligible:

• Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain that they may be able to enter a research study seeking to improve the care of patients with liver disease:
• Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
• Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
• Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition
• If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point

Step-by-Step Guide to Recruitment:

In the working hours of the research team:

• Monday-Friday 07:30 – 18:30


• Contact the EMROx research team on:
  Mobile 0776818242
  Tel 01865 222003
  Bleep 6680

Out of hours and weekends:

• Send the patient's MRN and Initials via whatsapp (details on how to join the group are available in the department), and the research team will see patient next working day.